Maintenance Technician

Location: Guelph, Ontario

Employment Address: 345 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, Guelph, ON N1C 0A1

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week

Language: English

Benefits: Eligible for short-term & long-term disability insurance, dental insurance, extended medical insurance, employer provided pension, discretionary and performance-based bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy.

Salary: $80,000 CAD/year

Contact: Please apply through our direct apply link:

Würth Canada is a high-performance organization built on humanistic values—achievement, trust, respect, integrity, accountability, and affiliation. We promote a strong culture that fosters authenticity and encourages crucial conversations and boldness. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real impact and grow personally and professionally, you have a future at Würth.

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician with prior experience repairing and maintaining warehouse/industrial equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation including conveyors, shuttle systems, and related automation equipment.

• Install, troubleshoot, align, and perform scheduled maintenance on the Knapp shuttle system, conveyors, carton erectors, packaging machines, and other warehouse automation equipment during installation, set‑up, and repair.
• Conduct regular inspections and examinations on machinery and equipment to detect and identify irregularities, malfunctions and potential issues before they escape into larger problems.
• Read blueprints and diagrams to determine work procedures.

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs promptly to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with vendor hotline support to resolve complex technical issues.
• Adjust machinery and replace or repair defective components, including motors, sensors, belts, and other mechanical or electrical parts.

• Support regularly scheduled facility maintenance and repairs by partnering with contractors as needed.
• Support facility upgrades and renovations.
• Responsible for general maintenance of the building and grounds.

• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, work orders, and spare parts usage.
• Track and manage spare parts inventory to ensure critical components are always available.

• Ensure major equipment, including conveyors, are cleaned regularly to maintain peak efficiency and compliance within operational standards.
• Perform other routine maintenance work on machinery.

• Promote and comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures including appropriate use of PPE, Lockout, WHMIS, etc.
• Work closely with Health and Safety personnel to ensure all repairs and maintenance comply with safety regulations.
• Conduct routine safety checks on equipment and report hazards immediately.
• Attend monthly JH&S Committee meetings.

• Oversee the maintenance of other equipment as needed, such as material handling equipment and warehouse automation systems.

• Recommend process improvements to enhance the performance and reliability of equipment.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in industrial maintenance.
• Monitor and control maintenance expenses, supplies and inventories.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

• Completion of secondary school or a vocational program is required.
• Minimum of 2 years in industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, or similar roles specializing in automation.
• Experience with automated systems like the Knapp shuttle system, conveyors, and packaging machinery is required.
• Strong mechanical and automation troubleshooting skills are required. Electrical skills are an asset.
• Proficiency with maintenance software to manage work orders and parts inventory.
• Basic programming knowledge (e.g., PLC troubleshooting) is an asset.
• Experience ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out in full compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), following safety protocols, conducting regular safety inspections,…